Bolaji Badejo

Nigerian actor (1953–1992).

Born August 23rd, 1953 in Lagos.

Died December 22nd, 1992 at 39 years old in Lagos (sickle-cell disease).

Mark Hudson

American musician, songwriter, and record producer.

Born August 23rd, 1951 (age 74 years) in Portland.

Bill Haslam

49th governor of tennessee.

Born August 23rd, 1958 (age 67 years) in Knoxville.

Eleftherios Venizelos

Greek politician; prime minister 1910–20 and 1928–33.

Born August 23rd, 1864 in Mournies. ^[ref]

Died March 18th, 1936 at 71 years old in Paris (cerebral hemorrhage). ^[ref]

Jon Cooper

Ice hockey coach.

Born August 23rd, 1967 (age 58 years) in Prince George.

Giuseppe Meazza

Italian association football player and manager (1910-1979).

Born August 23rd, 1910 in Milan.

Died August 21st, 1979 at 68 years old in Rapallo.

Luis Rubiales

Spanish football player and executive.

Born August 23rd, 1977 (age 48 years) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Bob Crosby

American dixieland bandleader and vocalist (1913-1993).

Born August 23rd, 1913 in Washington. ^[ref]

Died March 9th, 1993 at 79 years old in La Jolla (cancer).

Natalie Coughlin

American swimmer, olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder.

Born August 23rd, 1982 (age 43 years) in Vallejo.

Lee Sung-jae

South korean actor.

Born August 23rd, 1970 (age 55 years) in Seoul.